Our Programs
The Big Climb Program
Kilimanjaro Development Center
Kilimanjaro Development Center
Kilimanjaro Initiative (KI) organizes climbs in a number of countries. The principle remains the same. KI engages youth to explore the great outdoors and become community leaders. The climbs also include multiple stakeholders, from the private and public sectors, NGOs, international organizations and persons of influence. The climbs are
Kilimanjaro Initiative (KI) organizes climbs in a number of countries. The principle remains the same. KI engages youth to explore the great outdoors and become community leaders. The climbs also include multiple stakeholders, from the private and public sectors, NGOs, international organizations and persons of influence. The climbs are always associated with social themes and strive to organize climbs in hand with local communities.
Kilimanjaro Development Center
Kilimanjaro Development Center
Kilimanjaro Development Center
In partnership with PDAID Foundation, we are constructing a multi-purpose center where youth groups from disenfranchised communities in East Africa, and beyond, will have an opportunity to experience the great outdoors and receive educational support. The center will be located on 20 acres of land, north of Loitokitok in Kenya.
Africa Golf Program
Africa Golf Program
Africa Golf Program
In 2018, KI initiated and now oversees the Africa Golf Program, a non-profit organization that gives youth in Kibera access to golf. In partnership with the First Tee of Metropolitan New York, the program aims to create champions not only on the golf course, but more importantly within communities. The program includes 30 young women and
In 2018, KI initiated and now oversees the Africa Golf Program, a non-profit organization that gives youth in Kibera access to golf. In partnership with the First Tee of Metropolitan New York, the program aims to create champions not only on the golf course, but more importantly within communities. The program includes 30 young women and men, who train on a weekly basis and frequently participate in tournaments.
Trinity Boxing Club
Africa Golf Program
Africa Golf Program
In 2015, KI approached some youth in Kibera and asked them which sport would they want to do. Boxing was the answer. KI helped provide some seed money, and the Trinity Boxing Club was born. Since then, partners have helped renovate a derelict hangar into a boxing hall; provided scholarships to young boxers to complete their studies; and f
In 2015, KI approached some youth in Kibera and asked them which sport would they want to do. Boxing was the answer. KI helped provide some seed money, and the Trinity Boxing Club was born. Since then, partners have helped renovate a derelict hangar into a boxing hall; provided scholarships to young boxers to complete their studies; and funds to set up an income generating business, namely photography.
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Felix Oduor, Office Manager
Sadique Bilal, Head of Programs
Sadique Bilal, Head of Programs
Felix Oduor oversees programs and daily operations at KI. Felix believes that communities can play a key role in finding solutions to challenges facing them and their voices should be amplified. Felix is passionate about youth and women empowerment. His conviction is that when a woman is empowered the community is empowered. Prior to join
Felix Oduor oversees programs and daily operations at KI. Felix believes that communities can play a key role in finding solutions to challenges facing them and their voices should be amplified. Felix is passionate about youth and women empowerment. His conviction is that when a woman is empowered the community is empowered. Prior to joining KI, Felix was a Founder and Programs Coordinator of Action For Life Kibera – working to provide platforms for youth to explore exploit and nurture their talents. Felix has represented the youth voice in various international development forums and has in the past played key roles in government led slum upgrading programs and slum upgrading and prevention policy formulations.
Sadique Bilal, Head of Programs
Sadique Bilal, Head of Programs
Sadique Bilal, Head of Programs
Sadique was inspired to form the Silanga youth group back in 2004 as a way of giving back to society, he used his ability to mobilize young people for a common goal; he had a passion to change the mentality of young people in Kibera who were into crime and drugs.
Sadique managed the Silanga Youth Group in Kibera for years before joining KI
Sadique was inspired to form the Silanga youth group back in 2004 as a way of giving back to society, he used his ability to mobilize young people for a common goal; he had a passion to change the mentality of young people in Kibera who were into crime and drugs.
Sadique managed the Silanga Youth Group in Kibera for years before joining KI; he demonstrates his passion for sports by organizing and advising on sport-based events and projects.
Judy Waithira, Office Administrator
Judy Waithira, Office Administrator
Judy Waithira, Office Administrator
Judy has been involved in many youth group activities in Kibera. After her shop was vandalized during the 2008 post-election violence, being born and raised in Kibera Judy had the passion to work with the community to represent the girl child since in many underprivileged Societies girls are the ones that bear the brunt of poverty. Judy c
Judy has been involved in many youth group activities in Kibera. After her shop was vandalized during the 2008 post-election violence, being born and raised in Kibera Judy had the passion to work with the community to represent the girl child since in many underprivileged Societies girls are the ones that bear the brunt of poverty. Judy climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in 2006 and later joined KI as an administrative officer.
Steve Kasoa, IT & Project Officer
Judy Waithira, Office Administrator
Judy Waithira, Office Administrator
Steve’s heavy grassroots involvement in projects in the informal settlement in Nairobi, particularly in Kibera-based youth groups for many years has demonstrated his desire for helping the less fortunate. After gaining a Bachelors in Information Technology and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in 2008, Steve now oversees KI's IT and some of its com
Steve’s heavy grassroots involvement in projects in the informal settlement in Nairobi, particularly in Kibera-based youth groups for many years has demonstrated his desire for helping the less fortunate. After gaining a Bachelors in Information Technology and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in 2008, Steve now oversees KI's IT and some of its community projects. Steve has been a community champion in areas of youth, children, and vulnerable community members towards alleviating human suffering.